SEASPAR – Serving up a summer of fun for residents with disabilities

Ben M. of Westmont enjoying the park with staff Julia Larson at SEASPAR’s Day Camp.

Ben M. of Westmont enjoying the park with staff Julia Larson at SEASPAR’s Day Camp. (Posted By SEASPAR, Community Contributor)

Posted by SEASPAR, Community Contributor

SEASPAR continues its 37-year history of providing year-round recreation. This summer SEASPAR offered a variety of both traditional and unique recreation opportunities for its residents with disabilities. More than 180 recreation programs were held this summer, and were enjoyed by over 342 participants.

The organization is an extension of the park districts of Clarendon Hills, Darien, Downers Grove, LaGrange, LaGrange Park, Lisle, Westmont, and Woodridge, and the villages of Brookfield, Indian Head Park and Western Springs. Programs are held at locations throughout SEASPAR’s service area.

New programs this year were Tandem Bike Rides, Young Adult Club, Family Pool Party, Independence Day Party, Special Olympics Tennis, and Swing, Slide, and Supper. These were in addition to the popular day camps, swimming lessons, golf, music lessons, fitness programs, art classes, and a number of specialty programs. Social clubs were very popular this summer, as were the many sports programs which were offered. Trips and special events are always a mainstay at SEASPAR and this summer was no exception. Trips to water parks, plays, sporting events, and overnight camps provided unique adventures for participants. The summer’s special events included movies, parties, and dances.

The fall program line-up can be found at www.seaspar.org. For further information, contact SEASPAR at 630/960-7600 (voice) or 630/960-7605 (TDD).